Reporter, Features - Mackay

Australian Broadcasting Corporation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Australian media organization is seeking a Reporter for ABC Tropical North for an 8-month role covering parental leave. This position involves creating high-quality content that reflects community diversity and engages audiences. Applicants should have strong storytelling skills, a valid driver's license, and be comfortable in a small office environment. Salary offered is between $77K-$94K plus superannuation.

Benefits

15.4% ABC Nominated Super

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Qualifications

• Strong content making skills and a proven ability to develop original and engaging content.
• Comfortable working in a small office.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Find and tell original stories from the Tropical North region.
• Contribute to planning and commissioning processes for new content.
• Create content that can be shared across ABC nationally.

Skills

Excellent interviewing skills

Great writing ability

Ability to source and analyze information

Natural curiosity

Job description

Overview

Create high quality content for multiple platforms. Base salary $77K-$94K plus 15.4% ABC Nominated Super. Tropical North QLD, Mackay location. Fixed Term Contract for approximately 8 months.

The Role

Prepare and present compelling content for ABC Tropical North, creating stories across multiple platforms that reflect a broad, cross section of the community.

The ABC is looking for a Reporter, Features to step up into a role for 8 months covering parental leave. Gain valuable experience in a stunning location and engage existing and emerging audiences with original storytelling.

The Job

• Find and tell original stories from across the Tropical North region
• Contribute to planning and commissioning processes to develop and distribute new content ideas to achieve strong reach and engagement with audiences
• Create high quality content that can be shared across the ABC nationally

You will possess strong content making skills and a proven ability to develop and make original and engaging audio and cross-platform content for the target audience. You are comfortable with and enjoy working in a small office. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent interviewing skills
• A natural curiosity and passion to find and tell stories that reflect Australia’s diversity and connect with the community
• Great writing ability and accomplished editorial skills including the ability to source and analyse information and exercise sound judgement

You will require a driver’s license for this position.

What we can offer you:

• 15.4% ABC Nominated Super
• Paid parental, carer’s and supporting partner leave
• Salary packaging

About ABC News

Quality journalism, powerful investigations, outstanding production, and a collaborative, engaged and supportive workplace that offers opportunities and career development across regional and metropolitan Australia. Make a positive contribution to the national conversation, help set the agenda and build your skills, by joining Australia’s most trusted and diverse news organisation.

More info:

In line with our focus on diversity and inclusion, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals. The ABC also aims to achieve a gender-balanced workforce.

To request recruitment and selection information in alternate formats, request adjustments, or if you have accessibility requirements please contact [emailprotected]

If you want to know more, please contact Danielle Jesser, Editor, ABC Tropical North via [emailprotected].

We are unable to accept email applications, please ensure that you submit your application via the online portal.

For more information on working at the ABC visit abc.net.au/careers

We respectfully request that Recruitment Agencies do not submit applications for this position.

Applications Close: 11:55pm, Tuesday 24th October.